I am now experiencing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). My feet and legs feel like they have been set on fire. Walking is difficult. Sleep is elusive.
Supposedly, this condition affects 30% to 40% of patients undergoing chemotherapy ... so of course I am in that minority. Lucky me.
So far, the only thing that helps is taking a dose of Vicodin, which takes the pain down a few levels ... but I am very worried that this condition is going to get worse as treatment progresses, or that I am going to get addicted to painkillers.
It's weird to be undergoing medical treatment that makes me feel worse instead of better.
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